This totem pole stands proudly in New Westminster, BC's main city park. It was carved in 1967 for Canada's Centennial by Kwakwaka’wakw artists, Lloyd Wadhams Sr. and Bob Whonnock. It stands 24 feet tall next to the city's Centennial Lodge. The artwork was originally commissioned by a newspaper of the time along with three others for the cities of Coquitlam, Surrey, and Burnaby.
Last year, at the age of 56 years old, New Westminster’s totem pole was restored by Lloyd Wadhams Jr., the son of one of the original carvers. The restoration work aimed to preserve the cultural and artistic integrity of the pole, ensuring it continues to be a lasting memorial and tourist attraction. When walking past the area this morning, it shone so brightly in the morning sun, I felt the urge to capture this image of it.